Triveni International Airport, Allahabad

(This is an imaginary concept.)
Allahabad (India) at the moment has a very weak air connectivity. Since the city is the venue to the World’s Largest Peaceful and Religious gathering “Kumbh Mela”, it will need a strong air connectivity, probably of international status, In near future. The presented concept by me is an effort to fulfill the same, with reflections of Indian culture (hopefully).

The Name:
The word “Triveni” is referred to Sangam, the holy confluence of river Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, for which the city attracts millions of pilgrims each year.

Plan:
Plan of the concept is kept simple and in accordance to easy movement of traffic. Separate lanes for Arrival and Departure have been proposed. Vehicles may drop the passengers at respective side of terminal and then move further. A sufficient parking space has also been proposed.

Terminal:
Terminal of the airport has been designed between the two traffic lanes. The design is inspired by fusion of Hindu and Buddhist Temple architecture. The sideways arches shades the two traffic lanes near terminal. A separate aerobridge passing over the departure lane connects the terminal to parking bays for aircrafts for passengers. Another underground tunneled passage connecting bay and terminal is designed for luggage and other airport vehicles.

Aerobridge:
Aerobridge connects the parking bay to terminal, bridging over the departure lane, beholding respective gates to board the aircraft.

Underground Passage:
A major disadvantage of this concept would have been lack of connectivity between terminal and the parking bay for luggage vehicles. The problem has been accounted and encountered by providing an underground passage, wide enough for easy movement of several vehicles at a time. The luggage transfer system can be installed in the basement of terminal itself.

Outdoor Decoration:
Decoration of the terminal has been proposed in accordance with reflection Indian culture, to an extent:
Buddha Statue at the entrance: The face of Lord Buddha is said to reflect peace and harmony. It acts as a perfect luck wishing charm for passengers on their journey. It also depicts the Buddhist tourist pilgrimage centre Kaushambi near Allahabad.. Fusion of Hinduism and Buddhism in concept shows secular state of India.
Swastika: Hindu Culture depicts swastika as a holy starter sign for any important or beneficial beginning.
Water Pond: The word Triveni (Sangam) being associated with Allahabad itself brings sense of water everywhere. So the pond in the middle is a small effort to recreate the same. Fountains give in a contemporary touch.
Texture of Terminal Building: The terminal building has roof topping designed in accordance with earthen tiled roof designs, as used in old Indian houses and still predominant in rural areas of Central India.